The 18th season of Craterian Performances also features local productions by Teen Musical Theater of Oregon and Next Stage Repertory Company, a new regional senior talent competition called the Rogue Valley Silver Stars and the 12th annual GingerBread Jubilee.

The membership-based nonprofit organization owns and operates the 732-seat Craterian Theater at the Collier Center for the Performing Arts in Medford.

Patrons are encouraged to place ticket orders as soon as possible. Craterian Performances is a nonprofit organization and contributing members receive presale privileges in advance of sales to the general public.

Ticket orders by mail or fax will be processed in each membership level according to date received, beginning June 10 and continuing for five weeks. Annual memberships begin with a $50 tax-deductible contribution and support the theater's programming and operations. For membership information, visit www.craterian.org or contact Maureen Esser at 541-779-8195, ext. 303.

The box office opens for public sales on July 15 at 16 S. Bartlett in Medford and can be reached at 541- 779-3000. Internet sales are set to begin on July 22.

More information on the theater and its programs is available at www.craterian.org.